Well, the NFC East…there’s not a lot to say about the once powerful division. In 2013 the 4 teams are proving to be a disappointment, with 16 combined wins, 4 of the biggest teams in the National Football League are struggling for the division title, which at this point it could go to anyone.
Without further ado here is this week’s review:
- Washington Redskins @ Minnesota Vikings Loss 34-27
Washington scored in every possession they had till half time, RGIII had a nice game with 24/37, 281 yards and 3 TDs, but that wasn’t enough to beat the Vikes. The Redskins led early in the third quarter but somehow found a way to lose. For most of the game the defense held Adrian Peterson in place and didn’t gave big plays either, it was the offense who couldn’t get the job done. There were 35 seconds left and the ‘skins where inside de 5 yard line but with 3 pass plays they weren’t able to get the score and the clock ran out.
Record 3-6
Division record: 0-2
Next game: vs. Philadelphia Eagles
- Philadelphia Eagles @ Breen Bay Packers Win 27-13
This team seems unbeatable on the road, a 5-0 record on the road suggests it. This time they took on the injury ravaged Packers, which lost starting QB and Super Bowl XLV MVP Aaron Rodgers last week to a fractured collarbone. If last week’s performance wasn’t enough, Nick Foles completed 3 long yard TDs to Desean Jackson and twice to Riley Cooper, so the Eagles have clear who their starting QB should be this season and for the near future. With this W, even if it was against a 3rd string Packers quarterback, Philly ties the Cowboys atop the NFC East and stand a real treat to the Boys.
Record 5-5
Division Record: 2-2
Next Game: @ Washington Redskins
- New York Giants vs. Oakland Raiders Win 24-20
3 wins in a row huh? Well maybe NYG isn’t as bad as it looked like. I’m just kidding, the Giants aren’t going anywhere this year, but they can still be a little feisty. If the offense won’t do it, the D will! I’ve always said that the NYG front d-line is top notch in this league. Eli had just one pick6 (third in 2013) and a fair enough game. Andre Brown is back from a knee injury and ran for 115 yards on 30 touches and a rushing TD.
I don’t think the Giants will make a playoff run, but can and will make things difficult for the Dallas Cowboys next time they face in ATT Stadium a.k.a. Cowboys Stadium
Record 3-6
Division Record: 1-2
Next Game: vs. Green Bay Packers
- Dallas Cowboys @ New Orleans Saints Loss 49-17
I’m still getting over this nightmare so cope with me guys. Where to start? Injuries? JEFF HEATH?Game plan? Rob Ryan´s exquisite revenge? Jerry Jones? Or plainly the Cowboys aren’t as good as you and I tought…
It’s no secret that the Cowboys are ranked 31 in the league in pass yards allowed per game, and that’s not a reassuring stat when you are facing an elite QB who will disect your secondary if you give him enough time. So obviously the Cowboys tried to get some pressure to Brees, but actually it was Demarcus Ware, and Demarcus Ware alone trying to do that, unsuccesfully. It is impossible for any team in this league to effectively apply pressure to the opposing QB with a 1 man corp, that being said, hats off to Ware on his outstanding spirit on making his best effort. The cowboys also missed Jason Hatcher, it was pretty obvious that they lacked strenght in the middle field. Make things worst Sean Lee and Justin Durant the 2 starting LBs get injured, thus no one could stop Sproles in the running game. Plain and simple, the Saints DESTROYED the Dallas Cowboys last night.
They keep being first place in the division, but not by merits alone, this division is a mediocre one…
Record: 5-5
Division Record 3-0
Next game: BYE
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